SAN FRANCISCO, California (CNN) -- There appeared to be a dramatic change in plans in San Francisco Wednesday as the Olympic Torch disappeared from public view as its controversial run through the city got under way.
Thousands of demonstrators were in the city to line a course that was shortened several times, a source involved in the planning of the event said.
The torch was lit in a short ceremony at AT&T Park in front of hundreds of pro-Chinese supporters, who waved Chinese, American and Olympic flags.
But from the park, the runners, accompanied by Chinese security forces, went into a security warehouse.
The torch was lit in a short ceremony at AT&T Park in front of hundreds of pro-Chinese supporters, who waved Chinese, American and Olympic flags.
But from the park, the runners, accompanied by Chinese security forces, went into a security warehouse.
Vehicles were seen leaving the building moments later.
Mayor Gavin Newsom had said the route along the waterfront -- already cut from eight to six miles -- could be changed up to and even during the run itself. Read more>>>
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